USER1999
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Years ago you only got subbed if playing poorly.
How can you sub one of the best players on the pitch because you planned it.?
You could have done with him in the penalties
Have you seen his penalty taking?
Have you seen his penalty taking?
Tashyboy
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Quarter-final ties:
Oxford United v Manchester City
Manchester United v Colchester United
Aston Villa v Liverpool
Everton v Leicester City
Al take that
Oxford United v Manchester City
Manchester United v Colchester United
Aston Villa v Liverpool
Everton v Leicester City
Al take that
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Hasn't Klopp said if the FA/FL don't sort it he's going to give up the Carabao Cup spot. Not sure they're allowed to do that are they without some form of fine/sanction https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50240295
Orikoru
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What would happen if they did? Do Arsenal get to go back in or would Villa just get a bye to the semis?
Beezerk
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Be a bye for Villa wouldn't it.
Slime
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Great second goal by Rashford last night and three away wins on the spin after not having one since February.
Home tie against Colchester, I'm looking forward to that.
I can remember, about twenty years ago, when United pulled out of a cup competition and the stick they got for that was ridiculous.
Can you imagine if a manager, in today's game, suggested doing the same.
Surely that would never happen.
Home tie against Colchester, I'm looking forward to that.
I can remember, about twenty years ago, when United pulled out of a cup competition and the stick they got for that was ridiculous.
Can you imagine if a manager, in today's game, suggested doing the same.
Surely that would never happen.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Personally I think clubs should be allowed to opt out of the League Cup anyway. The top 6 or so clubs don't give a toss about it, which is evident by the teams they put out, so they might as well not enter it at all. Then this would ease fixture congestion (mainly for those clubs that are also in European competition).
pokerjoke
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I’m sure teams that have won the treble before have had similar.
Win your CL groups quickly and try not to let games go to extra time in other cups.
Use weakened teams against lesser opposition.
Don’t go on pre season tours
Don’t put International friendlies on during the season.
Obviously clubs have duties to sponsors and fans.
I suppose it’s a vicious circle.
I remember when Klopp first came to England he was asked why England struggled in WC or EC and he said then we play to many games and the season was to long.
Tashyboy
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Great second goal by Rashford last night and three away wins on the spin after not having one since February.
Home tie against Colchester, I'm looking forward to that.
I can remember, about twenty years ago, when United pulled out of a cup competition and the stick they got for that was ridiculous.
Can you imagine if a manager, in today's game, suggested doing the same.
Surely that would never happen.
Think Utd pulled out of the FA cup due to being in world club comp. Think they offered to play a second team but the FA said nope if memory serves me right.
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SteveW86
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They didnt enter it at all though did they? That's a bit different to pulling out of it half way through.
Tashyboy
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I did put think and if memory serves me right. But I do remember that the FA were rsoles in not letting utd field a second team. Lo and behold, now we have U 21 teams in FA run comps. Clubs come under attack for not fielding enough young players, the Crapyboo cup ( of which we are holders😉ðŸ˜) is an ideal comp to play such young uns. However the FA in its wisdom has U 21 comps on the same night as the Crappyboo cup.
Orikoru
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They just had more forethought and planning than Liverpool obviously.
Pretty sure Utd were also asked to choose to represent England at the world club comp to Enhance chances of us hosting then world cup.
Realistically the game should be able to be rearranged. It'll just mean Liverpool having to suck it up when they get busy, but that's the price of success.
Realistically the game should be able to be rearranged. It'll just mean Liverpool having to suck it up when they get busy, but that's the price of success.
Orikoru
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Looking at the list, I think the only way to fit it in is to postpone one of their Premier League games.
4 December Everton (h)
7 December Bournemouth (a)
10 December Salzburg (a) (Champions League)
14 December Watford (h)
16 December Week of League Cup quarter-finals
18 December TBC (Qatar) (Club World Cup)
21 December TBC (Qatar) (Club World Cup)
26 December Leicester City (a)
29 December Wolves (h)
2 January Sheffield United (h)
6 January Week of League Cup semi-final first-leg ties
Probably have to postpone Wolves or Sheffield and do it then.
Edit: When Man Utd did there was actually a group stage so they had to play a minimum of 3 games. Nowadays the format is different, Liverpool have a bye straight to the semi-final of a knock-out.
davemc1
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Should just have a double header on Saturday. Winner takes all
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Ultimately the EFL should have looked at the potential of having games being played during the week that the club World Cup is on and then adjust if neccesary
Put the comp back a month - quarters in jan - semis in feb final in March
Put the comp back a month - quarters in jan - semis in feb final in March
Orikoru
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Is there any reason they can't do the game earlier? Just play it during the international break - on the plus side, Henderson won't be able to play for England. Win win.
I'd expect the Watford game to make way. Then they have a pile up later.
Wembley probably organises itself and events a fair bit in advance. Not really reasonable to expect them to rearrange in case an English team wins CL.
Worse case field the kids.
